Academic Support Lab

Services

The Academic Support Lab (ASL) provides free peer assistance with:

If there is a specific skill not listed here, call or e-mail us with your inquiry. We may be able to help you!

What We Do, What We Don't Do

What We Do:

1. We help students find a process or plan that suits them.
2. We ask questions, listen and help strategize.
3. We create a positive culture of learning.
4. We recognize that the struggle to translate thoughts and feelings into words is universal.

What We Don't Do:

1. We do not tell, fix, judge or shame.
2. We do not function as an editing service. That means we will not go through your paper line by line and correct mistakes.
3. We do not conduct research; however, we can assist students improve their research skills.

How to Make an Appointment

We offer both scheduled and walk-in appointments. Walk-in hours are generally Monday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. Please phone or e-mail for this quarter's hours. 
To schedule an appointment:

1. Please read What We Do, What We Don't Do and review our policy.
2. Either come in person, call (206-268-4416), or e-mail us at acadsupportlab.aus@antioch.edu and provide the following information:

• Your first and last name.
• What program you are in.
• A phone number where you can be reached.
• A brief description of what you need assistance with.

3. Before attending your appointment, please review our FAQ.

Cancellations: If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance.

Academic Support Lab Policies

 Academic Support Lab Policies

Effective June 1, 2010

• Session Length: Sessions may be scheduled for 30 or 50 minutes. Ten minutes are used to collect your feedback. You may schedule up to two 50-minute sessions (or the equivalent) per week.
• Walk-in Sessions: Sessions do not have a specified length. You may attend walk-in hours as often as needed. Please understand that multiple students will be served during the walk-in hours and that writing assistants may be helping multiple students at the same time.
• What to Expect: When you come to the ASL, expect to engage in a conversation about your writing, math or other skill.
• No-shows: Please come on time to scheduled appointments. After one no-show, you will be sent an e-mail. After two no-shows, you will need to use walk-in hours for the remainder of the quarter.
• Online Writing Consultation Procedures: Online sessions are only for commuters who must travel for an hour or more to get to AUS. One half-hour of all online appointments must be spent on the phone. Other online options will be available in the future; check back later for updates.
• Special Needs: If you have special circumstances that will affect your session, please let the ASL know ahead of time and we will work to accommodate your needs.
• Behavioral Expectations: Students are expected to follow the school's Code of Conduct. Any student who interferes with the orderly conduct of work in the lab or who intimidates any lab staff member will be reported to the Dean and lose lab privileges.